Top Foreign Songs That Hype Up Karaoke for People in Their 50s [2026]

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Queen – We Will Rock You (Official Video)

Released in 1977, this song is characterized by its distinctive stomp-stomp-clap rhythm.

Its simple yet powerful beat was created using multitrack recording and delay effects, producing a massive sound as if a huge crowd were participating.

In live performances, it was often paired with another classic and closed out the set at Live Aid in 1985.

There’s also a story that the music video was filmed in the cold.

Perfect for pumping up sports events or karaoke, it’s a timeless Western pop classic that continues to be loved across generations, propelled by Queen’s soul-stirring performance.

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Billy Joel – Uptown Girl (Official Video)

A blue-collar downtown guy falls for an uptown girl and desperately tries to win her over, portrayed in the music video as a musical—something that, as a woman, is always fun to watch because it makes you feel like a princess.

It’s also well known that this song led Billy, who was infatuated with Christie Brinkley appearing in the MV, to finally win her heart.

It’s the kind of song you could really get into character to sing.

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Madonna – Like A Virgin (Official Video)

This track captivates with its catchy melody, exhilarating sound, and uniquely distinctive vocals.

Its lyrics symbolically express purity and freshness, exploring themes of transformation and self-discovery through new love.

Included on Madonna’s second album released in November 1984, it was issued as a lead single the previous October.

It spent six weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts and drew major attention with its MTV Video Music Awards performance.

Reviving the passions of youth in vivid color, this song feels both nostalgic and new for Western pop fans in their 50s.

It’s perfect for karaoke or party background music and is a timeless classic that transcends generations.

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Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough

The first time I saw Depeche Mode, I was instantly captivated by that world of black, leather, and style.

It felt as if the atmosphere of London, so far from Japan, was flowing out of the screen through them.

I remember thinking that someday I would definitely go to London and breathe the same air as they did.

This is one of those songs that makes people in their 50s think, “Ah, nostalgic!”

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The Knack – My Sharona

The Knack’s debut track is marked by its catchy guitar riff.

Released in 1979, the song became a massive hit, spending six consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Billboard chart.

The backstory—that the band wrote it with their feelings for a woman they actually fell in love with—may be one reason it resonated with so many people.

Its power-packed sound and lyrics about fervent romance continue to captivate listeners even today.

It’s a song that brings both nostalgia and energy to social gatherings and makes a great choice for karaoke.

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Phil Collins – Two Hearts (Official Music Video)

A solo hit by Phil Collins, the drummer of the progressive rock band Genesis.

In the music video, a band of four Phil Collinses dressed in Beatles-style outfits makes a striking impression.

While it’s a bright pop number, it also carries a somewhat wistful mood.

If you’re confident in your vocal skills, give it a try!

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Deep Purple – Highway Star (German TV, 1972)

This number is a signature song by Deep Purple, a hard rock band from 1970s Britain.

In Japan, the literal-translation cover version by the guitarist Ousama is pretty well-known, right? It’s got a great groove and is perfect as an opening song for karaoke.

That said, copying Ian Gillan’s shouts exactly might be a bit tough for guys in their 50s.

If you’re confident in your stamina and lung capacity, go for it!